NYPA Cleared to Keep Running Vischer Ferry Hydro Dam
Published Date: 5/29/2026
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The New York Power Authority wants to keep running the Vischer Ferry Hydroelectric Project on the Mohawk River, and the government just finished checking its environmental impact. They found it won’t harm the environment much if certain protections are followed. People have until June 22, 2026, to share their thoughts, so this affects local communities and anyone interested in clean energy and river health.
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